Josh Ward offers a farewell message to the great duo of John Wilkerson and Jimmy Hyams.… MORE
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Coaches and Players Transcripts: Veteran Leadership On Display As Week 2 Of Spring Ball Begins
The second week of spring practice kicked off Tuesday as the Vols took Haslam Field for a morning of on-field development.… MORE
Photos/Stats/Story: #9/10 Vols Post Third Straight Midweek Shutout in Win Over UNC Asheville
No. 9/10 Tennessee took down UNC Asheville to record its 20th win of the year with a 5-0 victory over the Bulldogs on Tuesday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
Baseball Preview: #9/10 Vols Take on UNC Asheville in Midweek
Looking to continue its strong play following a sweep of Texas A&M during its SEC home opening weekend, the ninth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers host UNC Asheville in midweek action at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, beginning Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET.… MORE
WATCH: Tennessee Football Practice 5 Video
The Tennessee football team held 2023 spring football practice 5 in Knoxville Tuesday. Watch some highlights below.… MORE
Poll Question: Which position group on the Vols football team are you most excited about?
Take a look at our latest website poll question below on the Tennessee football team. Photo courtesy of UT Athletics. Vote below and share.… MORE
Stats/Story: Denton’s Five RBIs Help #11/12 Vols Complete Series Sweep of #12/21 Aggies
No. 11/12 Tennessee completed the weekend sweep of No. 12/21 Texas A&M with a 9-6 victory in Sunday’s series finale at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
Photos/Stats/Story: #2/4 Lady Vols Softball Takes Series Against #13/16 Alabama
The No. 2-ranked Lady Vols softball team won a wild game three over No. 13 Alabama, 7-5, to win the series Sunday afternoon at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium… MORE
Vols Conclude Week 1 of Spring Practice In Full Pads
The first week of spring football is complete for Tennessee as the Volunteers donned full pads for the first time in a two-plus hour workout on Saturday afternoon at Haslam Field.… MORE
Stats/Story: #11/12 Vols Clinch Series with Walk-Off Win Over #12/21 Texas A&M
Jared Dickey’s walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth capped a wild back-and-forth affair between No. 11/12 Tennessee and No. 12/21 Texas A&M, propelling the Big Orange to a 8-7 series-clinching victory on Saturday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: 4-seed Vols’ Season ends in Sweet 16, lose to 9-seed FAU 62-55
Tennessee’s season came to a close Thursday in Madison Square Garden, as the Vols fell to Florida Atlantic in the Sweet Sixteen, 62-55.… MORE
Photos/Stats/Story: #11/12 Vols Snag First SEC Win in Series Opener vs. #12/21 Aggies
No. 11/12 Tennessee opened its weekend series against No. 12/21 Texas A&M with a bang, posting a 10-4 victory over the Aggies in front of a sold-out Friday night crowd at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
Coach and Players Transcript: Talented Quarterback Room Ready To Lead Vols As Pads Come On At Practice
The past two seasons have seen Tennessee football boast the most accurate and productive quarterback room in the country, and the Volunteers are seeking to continue that momentum in 2023.… MORE
Softball Preview: #2/4 Lady Vols Set to Battle #13/16 Crimson Tide
The second-ranked Lady Vols softball team is set to battle No. 13 Alabama Friday through Sunday in front of a sold-out Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.… MORE
Baseball Preview: #11/12 Vols Open Home SEC Schedule with #12/21 Texas A&M
Ready for its SEC home opener, the No. 11/12 Tennessee Volunteers prepare for their first top-25 matchup of the season as they welcome No. 12/21 Texas A&M to Rocky Top for a three-game series beginning Friday night at 6:30 p.m. ET at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
Transcript: Barnes & Vols Players Preview Sweet Sixteen Matchup vs. FAU
For all of you, have you played at the Garden before? Is this your first time here? Anything really surprise you about the building?… MORE
Hoops Preview: NCAA Sweet 16: #4 Seed Lady Vols vs. #1 Seed Virginia Tech
No. 4 seed Tennessee (25-11) continues its 41st-straight NCAA Tournament journey, facing No. 1 seed Virginia Tech (29-4) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. PT (6:30 p.m. ET) in a Seattle 3 Regional Semifinal game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.… MORE
Newcomers Learning Quickly as Second Day of Spring Practice Concludes: Transcript – Banks & 5 Freshmen
With the second day of spring practice already in the books for the Tennessee Volunteers, the highly-touted newcomers are continuing their processing and understanding of the college game, learning quickly with each practice.… MORE
Tennessee, NC State To Play in the 2024 Duke’s Mayo Classic
The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) announced today that Tennessee and NC State will play in the 2024 Duke’s Mayo Classic. … MORE
Stats/Story: #11/12 Vols Post Sixth Shutout in Win Over Western Carolina
Dominant pitching and timely hitting led No. 11/12 Tennessee to a 7-0 midweek win over Western Carolina on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
Vols Go Through First Spring Football Practice of 2023; Heupel transcript
Spring football has arrived at Tennessee as the Volunteers worked out in helmets inside on the first day of practice on Monday morning at the Anderson Training Center.… MORE
Hoops Preview: #4 Tennessee vs. #9 Florida Atlantic
Following a pair of wins to open NCAA Tournament play last week in Orlando, the fourth-seeded Tennessee basketball team is set to compete in the Sweet Sixteen against No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic Thursday at approximately 9 p.m. inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. … MORE
NCAA Announces Tip Time For Tennessee’s Seattle 3 Regional Semifinal Game
The NCAA has announced that the Seattle 3 Regional Semifinal women’s basketball tournament game between No. 4 seed Tennessee (25-11) and No. 1 seed Virginia Tech (29-4) will tip at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT) on Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. ESPN2 will televise the matchup.… MORE
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols Rout Toledo, 94-47, Advance To 36th NCAA Sweet 16
No. 24/RV Tennessee snapped Toledo’s 17-game win streak to advance to its 36th NCAA Sweet 16, defeating the Rockets in Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday night in the tournament’s second round, 94-47.… MORE
Vols Set To Open Third Spring Under Head Coach Josh Heupel on Monday
Tennessee football opens its third spring under head coach Josh Heupel on Monday morning as momentum continues to thrive following one of the most memorable seasons in program history that culminated in the Orange Bowl 80 days ago.… MORE
Baseball Preview: #11/12 Vols Look to Bounce Back vs. Western Carolina
Back on Rocky Top and kicking off a five-game homestand, the No. 11/12 Tennessee Volunteers host Western Carolina in midweek action Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET.… MORE
Stats/Story: Vols swept in Sunday doubleaheder and in series at Missouri
A disappointing weekend in Columbia ended with a pair of losses in Sunday’s doubleheader against Missouri at Taylor Stadium.… MORE
Story: Late Inning Surge Sends #2/5 Lady Vols Past #10/12 LSU, Earning Series Sweep
Holding a one-run lead in the sixth inning against No. 10 LSU, second-ranked Tennessee softball erupted for six runs over the game’s final two frames to earn its second straight SEC series sweep as it defeated LSU 9-2 Sunday at Tiger Park.… MORE
Hoops Preview: NCAA Second Round: #24/RV Lady Vols vs. Toledo
No. 24/RV Tennessee (24-11), the No. 4 seed in the Seattle 3 Region, continues its 41st-straight NCAA Tournament journey, playing host to No. 12 seed Toledo (29-4) on Monday in the second round at 6:06 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 24 Lady Vols Take 95-50 NCAA First Round Victory Over Saint Louis
Fourth-seeded Tennessee cruised to a decisive 45-point victory over 13th-seeded Saint Louis on Saturday afternoon, winning 95-50 in front of 6,871 at Thompson-Boling Arena. … MORE
Stats/Story: #2 Vols Drop SEC Opener at Missouri
No. 2/2 Tennessee dropped its Southeastern Conference opener to Missouri by a score of 9-1 on a windy and frigid Friday afternoon at Taylor Stadium in Columbia.… MORE
Hoops Preview: #4 Tennessee vs. #5 Duke
The fourth-seeded Tennessee basketball team competes in the NCAA Tournament’s round of 32 Saturday in Orlando, taking on No. 5 seed Duke as part of the East Region at 2:40 p.m. ET inside the Amway Center. … MORE
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Vols Show Grit to Defeat Louisiana, Advance to Round of 32
Fourth-seeded Tennessee fended off a late rally by No. 13 seed Louisiana and is on to the NCAA Tournament round of 32 after securing a 58-55 win Thursday at the Amway Center.… MORE
Hoops Preview: NCAA First Round: #24/RV Lady Vols vs. Saint Louis
No. 24/RV Tennessee (23-11), the No. 4 seed in the Seattle 3 Region, begins its 41st-straight NCAA Tournament journey at home, playing host to No. 13 seed Saint Louis (17-17) on Saturday in the first round at 1:06 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE
Baseball Preview: #2 Vols Face Missouri on SEC Opening Weekend
The 2023 SEC Opening Weekend is here and with it the second-ranked Tennessee Volunteers take to the road to open conference play, traveling to Missouri to face the Tigers in a three-game set beginning Friday afternoon at Taylor Stadium.… MORE
USBWA Names Lady Vols’ Jackson All-America Honorable Mention
Tennessee senior Rickea Jackson received her second accolade of the day on Wednesday, as the United States Basketball Writers Association named her to its All-America Team as an honorable mention selection for the first time.… MORE
Tennessee’s Horston, Jackson Named AP All-America Honorable Mention
Tennessee women’s basketball seniors Jordan Horston and Rickea Jackson have received Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention accolades, the media organization announced on Wednesday.… MORE
Vescovi, Zeigler, Earn USBWA and NABC All-District Honors
Senior Santiago Vescovi and sophomore Zakai Zeigler each earned all-district honors from the USBWA and NABC, the organizations announced Tuesday.… MORE
Hoops Preview: #4 Tennessee vs. #13 Louisiana in 1st Rd NCAA Tournament
The No. 4 seed Tennessee basketball team begins NCAA Tournament play Thursday in Orlando, taking on No. 13 seed Louisiana as part of the East Region at 9:40 p.m. ET inside the Amway Center. … MORE
Baseball Preview: #2 Vols Face Lipscomb to Close Homestand
Closing out its 15-game homestand and playing its final game before the start of SEC play, the second-ranked Tennessee Volunteers host Lipscomb for an in-state midweek battle at Lindsey Nelson Stadium at 5 p.m. ET Tuesday afternoon.… MORE
Lady Volunteers Secure 41st Straight NCAA Bid, Earn Right To Host As No. 4 Seed; Printable Bracket
The only program to appear in every NCAA Tournament, the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team received confirmation that it had earned its 41st consecutive postseason bid… MORE
Vols Earn No. 4 Seed in NCAA Tournament, will Face Louisiana; Printable Bracket
The Tennessee basketball program has earned a fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament berth and gathered as a team on Selection Sunday to learn its draw.… MORE
Photos/Stats/Story: No. 4/7 Lady Vols Softball Wins Twice Saturday, Sweep Ole Miss
The fourth-ranked Lady Vols softball team picked up two wins over Ole Miss on Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, sweeping the Rebels to begin SEC play 3-0. UT won game one 8-2 before taking the series finale 1-0.… MORE
Stats/Story: No. 2/3 Tennessee Homers Six Times in Doubleheader Sweep of Morehead State
For the eighth straight time, Tennessee swept a regular-season non-conference series after winning both games of Saturday’s doubleheader against Morehead State at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: Mizzou hot shooting in 2nd half does in Vols in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals, 79-71
Despite five double-figure scorers and 10 made threes, No. 5 seed Tennessee came up just short Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, falling late to No. 4 seed Missouri, 79-71.… MORE
Stats/Story: Denton Hits for the Cycle as #2/3 Vols Hammer Morehead State
The fifth cycle in Tennessee baseball history and a record-tying seven home runs helped the second-ranked Volunteers bounce back from Tuesday’s midweek loss in emphatic fashion with a 23-4 victory over Morehead State in Friday night’s series opener at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Missouri in SEC Tournament
Fifth-seeded Tennessee continues SEC Tournament play Friday in Nashville with a quarterfinal matchup, taking on No. 4 seed Missouri at approximately 3:30 p.m. ET. … MORE
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: James’ 20 Boost Tennessee to Win Over Ole Miss in SEC Tournament Opener, 70-55
Tennessee opened SEC Tournament play with a win Thursday, pulling away from Ole Miss in the second half to secure a 70-55 victory and move on to the quarterfinals.… MORE
Softball Preview: #4/7 Tennessee Opens SEC Play Against Ole Miss
Conference play begins in earnest for the fourth-ranked Lady Vols softball team as they are set to play host to Ole Miss Friday through Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.… MORE
Baseball Preview: #2/3 Vols Close Nonconference Slate with Morehead State
Ready to for its final weekend series of the nonconference slate, the No. 2/3 Tennessee Volunteers host Morehead State for a three-game set beginning Friday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
Blogs
Thanks For The Ride, John and Jimmy
Josh Ward offers a farewell message to the great duo of John Wilkerson and Jimmy Hyams.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols vault past Arkansas despite losing Ziegler
Barnes proud team showed maturity during adversity
Jimmy’s blog: James sparks Vols to rout of South Carolina
Senior wing could be key to Tennessee’s postseason play
Vince’s View: 9 VFLs and 3 ex-Vols on opening week XFL rosters
Orlando has the most XFL UT players; track them all with the full list with jersey numbers
Jimmy’s blog: Vols knock off top-ranked Alabama with stout defense
Aidoo, Ziegler spark huge SEC win
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2nd Annual Joshua Dobbs ASTROrdinary Charitable Golf Classic, Mixer, and Concert 4/14/23
Fri, April 14 2023 | Tennessee National Golf Club-9:00 AM – 6:30 PM EST-8301 Tennessee National Dr. Loudon, TN 37774
KARM Restoring Lives Radiothon 3/29/23
The 2023 Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) Restoring Lives Radiothon is taking place now! Please help those in need by donating what you can. Special thanks to Delta Dental of Tennessee, Diversified Enclosures and Screen, Home Federal Bank, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Holly’s Gourmets Market, Rusty Wallace Honda, H.C.S. Mechanical Contractors, and Replacement Window Center for making this day so special!
Sports Animal SportsFest 2023
99.1 The Sports Animal is proud to present the inaugural Sports Animal SportsFest on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at Knoxville Expo Center!
Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk- April 1st
Thousands of art lovers head downtown each year to experience this live art competition in Market Square. Chalk Walk features over 300 artists and collaborative teams working on-site from 8am-5pm to complete their artwork.
Join Jimmy Hyams at Harper Volkswagen 3/31
Join Jimmy Hyams at Harper Volkswagen on Friday, March 31st from 3p-7pm for Jimmy’s last remote broadcast on The Sports Animal! Stop by and register to win lunch for 2 with Jimmy Hyams and VFL Chris Brown.